Friday, July 24, 2026 / י׳ אב תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת ואתחנן שבת נחמו

Candle lighting 8:00 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 8:18 pm

Weather: 82° mainly sunny

Shabbos day 81° Sunshine 

- LPD Alert:  starting Monday  July 26 NJDOT contractor advises that they will upgrading Route 9 from 2nd St to Route 88 construction expected to last 2 weeks - there will always be at least one lane of traffic in each direction. NJNGAS contractor advises they will be upgrading gas lines on Cedarbridge Ave from Hurley to MLK construction expected to last one week - there will always be one lane open each direction Both contractors scheduled during this time period with much lighter traffic. Police will be on hand to assist as determined to be necessary

- Motzei shabbos Nachamu The Skulener Rebbes of Lakewood ans Williamsburg will jointly hold the annual Seudas Hoda'ah at the Ateres Wertheimer Hall in the luxurious Hamaspik Resort in the Catskill Mountains.

- Traveling away for Shabbos Nachamu There's construction on Rt. 17 to the Catskills 

- Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner and a lifelong New York real estate investor, says he is relocating to Florida because of what he describes as antisemitism from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and First Lady Rama Duwaji.

Kushner cited Mamdani’s refusal to attend the Israel Day Parade, his threats concerning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the first lady’s social media activity related to the October 7 massacre.

- The Jewish man stabbed outside a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan yesterday has been identified as Moshe Grunhaus.

According to multiple sources, Moshe was in the process of moving from New York to Florida, possibly "at least in part due to frustrations about Mamdani."

 - U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Security Alert: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex, with the potential for unforeseen escalation. U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution, stay alert, and be prepared for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and other travel disruptions

-LPD Alert: All Lakewood Township Phones are down. Dial 911 for Emergencies only.

- Long lines at Local Barber shops as the 9 days conclude heading into Shabbos Nachamu

- Chazan Yitzchok Meir Helfgot will be at the Yeshurun Shul in Yerushalayim for shabbos Nachamu.

- The Lakewood Police Department will host “Chill with a Cop” giving out free Rita's Ices (Taemipol Hashgacha) on Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakewood Town Square. Residents can meet local officers, enjoy refreshments, and connect with representatives from various law enforcement and emergency agencies.

- Gourmet Glatt south sourdough tasting with dips special for today Crave sourdough challah $12.99

- LSTA Update: Transportation negotiations begin Monday, with bus routes continuing to be assigned and adjusted through the start of school. Parents can view their transportation status in the LSTA portal beginning August 1, with updates posted as more routes are secured. Families should ensure all required forms are submitted and balances are paid to avoid delays. Bus passes, including pickup and drop-off information, will be available only through the portal before school starts.

- Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen Speaks on Respecting One’s Own Kedushah

In his Tisha B’Av drasha, Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita spoke about the idea that every Yid is his own “Bais Hamikdash” and emphasized the importance of having self-respect and dignity.

He criticized trends he felt diminish a person’s sense of respect, including leaving the second shirt button open, which he described as not befitting a Yid’s dignity. He also addressed the habit of coming home and spending time scrolling from chat to chat on a smartphone, saying that such behavior is not in keeping with the way a Yid should conduct himself.

- A Tesla Cybertruck driver lost control and slammed into a concrete divider while exiting the southbound Garden State Parkway at the Lakewood Toll Plaza (Exit 89) on Wednesday evening. New Jersey State Police said the crash occurred at approximately 5:52 p.m. No additional information about injuries or the cause of the crash was immediately released.

- Giyus: Attorney General Urges High Court to Strike Down Draft Arrest Freeze Law

Israel's Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, has asked the High Court of Justice to invalidate the law freezing the arrest of Charedi draft evaders, arguing it has "no legal basis to stand."

- The Living L’Chaim Tisha B’Av video “Letting Go” has surpassed 285,000 views, drawing widespread attention and engagement.

- PM Netanyahu will fly to Washington on Monday, where he will meet with President Trump and participate in the memorial service for Lindsey Graham.

- NJ E-Bike Deaths Rise as New Safety Laws Face Criticism

Several New Jersey teenagers have died in e-bike and e-moto crashes as their popularity continues to surge among younger riders. Recent victims include a 16-year-old Southampton wrestler, a 15-year-old from Lincroft, and other children ages 12 to 14.

New laws that recently took effect aim to increase safety by adding age restrictions, registration requirements, and insurance rules. However, some parents who lost children in crashes say the laws would not have prevented what happened and are calling for stronger enforcement and education.Officials say many young riders are using powerful electric motorcycles that are often mistaken for regular e-bikes, while police report seeing riders as young as 10 to 14 years old on these vehicles. (NJ.com) 

- A Secret Service agent is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive details about Vice President JD Vance's security detail. The agent has been suspended and placed on administrative leave.

A Breslover Chasid thanks Hashem after he found the missing 4 year old boy under a tree at the Beach near Ashkelon